The Temptation of Saint Anthony - A Historical Novel (Complete Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Hallucinatory Drama of Desert Visions, Faith, Doubt, and TemptationBy Gustave Flaubert
Length6h 52m
About this audiobook
The Temptation of Saint Anthony is Flaubert's visionary prose drama of spiritual trial, staging the desert hermit's night-long confrontation with demons, heresies, pagan gods, scientific speculation, and sensual illusion. More than a conventional historical novel, the complete edition unfolds as a dense, theatrical phantasmagoria, combining scriptural learning, antiquarian detail, lyric excess, and ironic detachment. Its literary context reaches from medieval hagiography and Romantic satanism to modern symbolist experimentation, revealing Flaubert's fascination with the instability of belief and perception. Gustave Flaubert, best known for Madame Bovary, labored over this work for decades, regarding it as one of his most personal and ambitious creations. His exacting pursuit of "le mot juste," his distrust of bourgeois certainties, and his deep reading in religion, mythology, science, and ancient history all shaped the book's encyclopedic imagination. The figure of Anthony allowed Flaubert to dramatize intellectual temptation as intensely as bodily desire. This edition is recommended to readers drawn to philosophical fiction, religious history, and the outer limits of nineteenth-century literary form. It rewards patience with extraordinary images, erudition, and a profound meditation on doubt, faith, and imagination.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (4.6K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Christian & Inspirational
Length6 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 11, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Temptation of Saint Anthony - A Historical Novel (Complete Edition) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Chapter I. A Holy Saint.
7Chapter II. The Temptation of Love and Power.
8Chapter III. The Disciple, Hilarion.
9Chapter IV. The Fiery Trial.
10Chapter V. All Gods, All Religions.
11Chapter VI. The Mystery of Space.
12Chapter VII. The Chimera and the Sphinx.
13Analysis
14Reflection
15Memorable Quotes
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